Taco News

Taco-slinger opens new Tijuana-style taqueria at Dallas' Trinity Groves

The tacos promise to be pretty pretty good.

Photo courtesy of Tacos Mariachi

An award-winning Dallas chef and restaurateur is opening a new concept in Trinity Groves, the restaurant incubator in West Dallas: Called Milagro, it's a new taco-focused restaurant from Jesus Carmona, and according to a release, it will open sometime in May.

Carmona became famous after his previous taco concept, Tacos Mariachi, located right down the street from Trinity Groves, was featured on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. (He became even more famous after he was named one of the eight Rising Star Chefs in CultureMap's 2018 Tastemaker Awards.) He was forced to close Tacos Mariachi in 2020 due to COVID-19, but has since opened Chimichurri, an Argentinian bistro in the Bishop Arts District in the former Tillman's space.

Carmona was contacted by the Trinity Groves group to do a taqueria in a new retail space located in Phase Two of Cypress at Trinity Groves, an apartment building at 400 Singleton Blvd., where Milagro will occupy a 2,300-square-foot space, with outdoor patio.

Food
While the menu at Tacos Mariachi summoned the Baja coast, the menu at Milagro will focus on Tijuana-style tacos, although it will have some carryover from Mariachi. Dishes include:

Mahi Mahi Birria Tacos
Pork Belly Al Pipil Tacos
Campeona Burger on a brioche bun, with avocado mousse, sautéed shrimp, asado cheese, crumbled chicharron, and a jalapeno glaze

Los Angeles magazine describes Tijuana-style tacos as being filled with roughly chopped beef, wrapped into cone-shaped bundles, using corn tortillas, with a dollop of guacamole but light on other toppings.

There will also be three types of Sinaloa-style ceviche and veggie bowls, with carrots, zucchini, yellow squash, elote, and cilantro pesto.

Drink
A menu of drinks to complement the food has been created by Dallas cocktail wizard James Slater, featuring tequila, mezcal, and fresh-squeezed juices. Mexican beers will be served, including 32-ounce Caguamas, and they'll also offer Tacos Mariachi's signature Cucumber Lemonade.

Carmona says in a statement that he's excited for this opportunity.

"I'm so passionate about Tijuana's rich culture and cuisine, and I can’t wait to share tacos, ceviche, and plenty of good conversations in the new restaurant," Carmona says. "When the owners of Trinity Groves offered me this space, I knew this was a perfect time to get back into the taco game. I can’t wait to unveil Milagro and show everyone what we’ve been working on."

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Coffee News

Italian brand Lavazza Coffee opens training facility in Dallas

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Lavazza Coffee

A coffee brand from Italy has planted a stake in Dallas: Lavazza, founded in the northern Italian city of Turin in 1895, has opened a state-of-the-art training center in Dallas, at 1722 Routh St. #960, where it will serve as a hub for coffee enthusiasts throughout the Southwest.

Dallas is the newest outlet in Lavazza's coffee training network, joining locations in New York, Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles, West Chester Pennsylvania, and Toronto — part of their expansion across high-growth markets in the U.S., and its mission to elevate coffee culture globally. (They're also doling out endorsement dollars in commercials featuring Steve Carell and John Krasinski.)

The facility is equipped with espresso, brewing, and coffee innovation equipment, and will serve Lavazza partners, industry professionals, baristas, and distributors. They'll offer hands-on training, SCA certification, menu development, and emerging coffee trends.

Lavazza already partners with many respected hospitality groups and culinary destinations in Dallas including Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, Coury Hospitality Group, Al Biernat's Steakhouse, and Vandelay Hospitality.

In October 2025, Lavazza also began serving coffee on flights by Fort Worth-based American Airlines — further strengthening their connection to the North Texas market. The facility will enable Lavazza to provide closer, more consistent support to these partners and help elevate their coffee programs through continued training and collaboration.

Lavazza has been owned by the Lavazza family for four generations. Today they're one of the leading players on the global coffee scene, with a portfolio of top brands that lead their respective markets, such as Lavazza, Carte Noire, Merrild, and Kicking Horse.

In a statement, Lavazza North America president Hossam Ashraf says that "Dallas has an incredible energy and an ever evolving coffee scene," while Lavazza North America Marketing VP Daniele Foti says that Dallas is great, and we must concur.

"As one of the fastest growing hospitality and culinary markets in the country, Dallas represents a tremendous opportunity for Lavazza," Foti says. "Our investment in this new Training Center demonstrates our commitment to the region and to the partners who bring the Lavazza experience to life every day. Dallas is a city of innovation and high standards, and we are excited to deepen our roots here."

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